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Owning a Rental Property in Maryland, Owning a Rental Property in Pennsylvania, Property Management, Property Management in Maryland, Property Management in Pennsylvania, Property Management in Washington, D.C., Tips for Landlords, Tips for New Landlords, Tips for Property Managers

Property Maintenance and Property Management: Are They The Same?

Posted on by Alyssa Adams
property maintenance baltimore county
18
Sep

  Owning rental property is not without challenges and complications.  That is why many landlords choose to hire a property management company to handle such tasks as finding quality tenants, collecting rent, and scheduling routine maintenance. Though it may seem like property management and rental property maintenance are the same, they are two separate things. […]

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Owning a Rental Property in Maryland, Property Management in Maryland, Property Management in Montgomery County, MD, Renting a Home in Maryland, Tips for Landlords

Should You Allow E-Cigarettes in Your Non-Smoking Property?

Posted on by Bay Property Management Group
23
Jul

As of now, there are over 2.5 million electronic cigarette users in the United States.  And while e-cigarettes are still a relatively new trend in America, the truth is that it is gaining in popularity. Deciding whether the use of e-cigarettes constitutes “smoking” and whether they should ultimately be allowed in your non-smoking property is […]

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Property Management in Howard County, MD, Tips for Landlords, Tips for New Landlords, Tips for Property Managers

The Best Neighborhoods in Howard County Maryland for Renters

Posted on by Bay Property Management Group
The Best Neighborhoods in Howard County Maryland for Renters
14
Jul

Howard County, MD, offers everything from bustling cities to rolling countryside. The convenience of an easy commute to Baltimore or Washington DC continues to draw people to the area. Whether you are a landlord looking to invest or a tenant in search of a home, check out this list of the best Howard County neighborhoods […]

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Property Management in Baltimore, Tips for Landlords, Tips for New Landlords

Should I Accept Housing Vouchers in Baltimore County?

Posted on by Bay Property Management Group
housing voucher baltimore county
10
Jul

A question many Baltimore County landlords struggle with is whether to accept housing vouchers or not. At the end of the day, it can be beneficial for a few reasons. Should you accept vouchers? That depends on what you think after running the pros and cons. Learn more about what renting to section 8 means, […]

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Property Management in Philadelphia, Tips for Landlords

6 Things Student Renters are Looking for in a Rental

Posted on by Bay Property Management Group
student renters philadelphia
09
Jul

  Students can be a wonderful source of ongoing rental income, especially since many students either choose not to live on campus after their freshman year, or the campus simply does not provide enough student housing to meet the needs of all the students. If you have a well maintained rental property, near campus, or […]

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Property Management in Anne Arundel County, MD, Property Management in Maryland, Tips for Landlords

10 Words To Avoid Using In Your Rental Property Listing

Posted on by Bay Property Management Group
30
Apr

  Facing the fact that your Anne Arundel rental property has recently become vacant is never fun. However, vacancies are a part of being in the rental property business and must be dealt with swiftly. Crafting the perfect rental property listing is the first step to overcoming vacancy. We have previously discussed on our blog […]

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Property Management in Maryland, Property Management in Prince George's County, MD, Tips for Landlords

5 Ways a Property Management Company Saves You Time And Money

Posted on by Bay Property Management Group
22
Dec

Self-managing your Laurel rental property may sound like a good idea initially. However, what you may not realize when you get into the rental property business is how much work is involved, and how much money needs to go into properly managing every aspect of your tenant’s stay in your investment property. Not understanding the […]

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Property Management in Baltimore, Tips for Landlords

4 Renovations To Keep Your Tenants Happy & Complaint-Free

Posted on by Bay Property Management Group
21
Dec

Keeping your tenants happy is the best way to continue collecting a consistent stream of rental income, prevent an unnecessary vacancy, and of course, build your Owings Mills rental property business into one that is reputable and successful. That said, how you keep your tenants happy can be challenging at times. There are so many […]

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Property Management in Montgomery County, MD, Tips for Landlords

5 Expert Property Management Tips to Write a Strong Lease Agreement

Posted on by Bay Property Management Group
15
Dec

The way you structure your lease agreement is going to set the tone for the entire term of your Potomac tenants’ stay. In fact, the lease is often considered the crux of your entire rental property business. However, drafting your own lease agreement from scratch can be challenging if you self-manage your rental properties and […]

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Property Management in Baltimore, Property Management in Harford County, MD, Tips for Landlords

Top 4 Reasons Why Detailed Move-In Inspections Are Essential

Posted on by Bay Property Management Group
14
Dec

Any time you place a new tenant into your Bel Air rental property, you must conduct a thorough move-in inspection – even if you think that your rental is in tip-top shape. But you and your property management company tirelessly prepared your rental for new tenants, made sure that everything was clean, in good working […]

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